South Sudan elections amid constitutional and party disputes
Steady: 2 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- South Sudan holds first general elections since independence, alongside SPLM efforts to boost women's representation.
- SPLM is seeking competent lawmakers to aid national development in South Sudan.
- SPLM announced the distribution of nomination forms in Juba, South Sudan.
- Martin Elia Lomuro outlined challenges facing election infrastructure in South Sudan.
- Factional leadership confirmed within the SSOA, including Akol, Bichiok Reth, and Turuk.
How it started
South Sudan is engaging with the African Union, while NEC manages electoral preparations for the country.
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What happened
South Sudan is engaging with the African Union, while NEC manages electoral preparations for the country.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Peace and Security Council calls for dialogue, accountability, security sector reform, predictable funding, and an electoral roadmap in South Sudan.Sub-event
- Geoffrey Onyeama led an African Union pre-election mission to assess election preparations in South Sudan.Sub-event
- The National Elections Commission is supporting civic education efforts in South Sudan in preparation for upcoming elections.Sub-event
- NEC operates in South Sudan while a Secretary General receives treatment in Nairobi.Sub-event
- The election process in South Sudan is currently facing severe challenges related to funding and legal gaps.Sub-event
NEC is managing electoral preparations for South Sudan in coordination with the AU.1 source
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The entities involved
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
- High-level talks involving Ghana, the African Union, and key figures like John Mahama are underway, discussing trade, economic cooperation, and the unifying agenda.
- The G20 Finance Summit is being held in Edinburgh as part of the UK presidency, with discussions focusing on AI and financial reputation.
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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NEC
Japanese technology corporation
Related events
- SPLM is preparing for national elections and undertaking organizational strengthening efforts in South Sudan.
- Nigeria pledges technical assistance for elections while AU-IGAD-UN coordinates the South Sudan peace process.
- The East African Community (EAC) is focused on advancing regional integration efforts, urging accelerated implementation of commitments involving South Sudan.
- The National Elections Commission schedules general elections in South Sudan, while the Transitional National Legislative Assembly considers the national budget.
- The United Nations is overseeing the peace process in South Sudan, engaging in talks and seeking coordinated global backing from bodies like the African Union.